Kumasi: Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer aspirant, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged delegates of the party to rally behind him to build a better party all members will be proud of. In a post on his Facebook page, Dr Bawumia emphasized that a win for him in Saturday's Presidential Primaries would be a collective victory for the entire party, marking the beginning of a revitalized NPP capable of winning to serve the country again.
According to Ghana Web, Dr Bawumia acknowledged the indispensable role and sacrifices party members make towards the success of the party but expressed concern over the neglect faced by local-level members-a challenge he aims to address. He highlighted his extensive campaign experience, having toured and campaigned in all constituencies at least six times over the past 18 years, which has given him valuable insights into the contributions of party faithful.
Dr Bawumia has proposed a series of measures to ensure recognition, inclusion, and welfare of party members, particularly at the grassroots level. Among these is the creation of a comprehensive database to digitally register members and acknowledge their contributions. This system will also allow members to register their welfare concerns, with a monitoring unit in each constituency to address these issues in coordination with a central unit.
To tackle neglect and exclusion, Dr Bawumia proposes decentralization of appointments in his future government, ensuring that each constituency will have at least ten reserved appointments for qualified members. Additionally, he plans to introduce a constituency-based national budget to ensure inclusive development across all areas.
In his Facebook post, Dr Bawumia reiterated his commitment to these visions, asserting that they will effectively address the persistent issues of exclusion and welfare concerns of dedicated party members.